Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the universal Church comes together to observe the Easter Octave, we mourn the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His leadership…
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Statement from Bishop Medley on the Death of Myanmar Priest
In union with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we are called to diligently pray for peace in so many troubled areas of the world and to pray for those whose…
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Statement of the Bishops on the Feast of the Holy Family
Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Louisville on the Feast of the Holy FamilyDecember 29, 2024 To our brothers and sisters in Christ, As we reflect upon the…
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Diocesan Impact Report for 2023-2024 Now Available Online
This June, The Western Kentucky Catholic has released a special edition issue of the Diocese of Owensboro’s 2023-2024 year. The issue was mailed to all homes within the diocese, and…
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Diocese of Owensboro Welcomes New Director of Music
Office of Communications May 20, 2024 For Immediate Release Diocese of Owensboro Welcomes…
Synthesis of Synodal Listening in the Interim Phase – In the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky
Structure of the Listening During the season of Lent, 2024 five listening sessions were held in the Diocese of Owensboro to address the questions put forth by the…
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Holy Week 2024
Alleluia, Alleluia! Be renewed in the Easter joy that unites us: Jesus Christ has risen today. He is victorious and his victory is ours! Chrism Mass Photos taken during Chrism…
Pastor Assignments for 2024
The Office of the Bishop has made the announcement of pastor assignments for 2024.
Declaración oficial del Obispo William F. Medley sobre “Fiducia supplicans sobre el sentido pastoral de las bendiciones”
Declaración oficial del Obispo William F. Medley sobre “Fiducia supplicans sobre el sentido pastoral de las bendiciones” El 18 de diciembre de 2023, la Congregación para la Doctrina…
Message from the Bishop relating to the Vatican’s Declaration: Fiducia Supplicans
Official statement from Bishop William F. Medley on “Fiducia Supplicans-On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings” On December 18, 2023, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the consent…
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Pastor and Parochial Vicar Assignments for 2023
The Office of the Bishop has announced the parochial vicar assignments for 2023, following the earlier announcement of pastor assignments for 2023.
Pastor Assignments for 2023
The Office of the Bishop has announced the pastor assignments for 2023. Parochial vicars have not yet been named, but those assignments will be announced when they are available.
Kentucky Bishops Reiterate Position Following Today’s Decision by Kentucky Supreme Court
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Bishop Medley dispenses Catholics from obligation on St. Patrick’s Day 2023
On Feb. 15, 2023, Bishop William F. Medley released the following statement: A few people have been asking if I will allow Catholics to eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day…
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McRaith Catholic Center offices closed Feb 2, 2023 due to inclement weather
McRaith Catholic Center offices closed Feb 2, 2023 due to inclement weather
Collection for Eastern Kentucky Flooding
As you know, the situation in Eastern Kentucky is dire. Torrential rainfall has caused devastating flooding. People have lost lives and families have become homeless. Our sisters and brothers in…
Co-Coordinator for Office of Worship
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce the appointment of Dcn. Ken Bennett as a Co-Coordinator in the Office of Worship. He joins Fr. Brandon in the Office of…
Kentucky Bishops Release Joint Statement on Supreme Court Decision
Kentucky’s four Roman Catholic bishops have issued a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Please click here to access a PDF…
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Reception of Holy Communion
In April, Bishop William F. Medley informed pastors at the 78 diocesan parishes that he intended to restore the option of receiving Holy Communion on the tongue and Holy Communion…
A Rosary for Healing & Protection
The month of May is dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. During this month we have provided below a special Rosary by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of…